Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 - SECT 24Z

Power to destroy diseased or distressed animals

24Z. Power to destroy diseased or distressed animals

Despite anything to the contrary in this Part, an inspector may destroy an
animal seized under this Part at any time after its seizure if-

   (a)  a veterinary practitioner has certified that the animal should be
        immediately destroyed on humane grounds; or

   (b)  an inspector under the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 knows or
        reasonably suspects that the animal is diseased or infected with
        disease.